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X-Culture Program Inspires Students to Innovate in the Events Industry

It’s difficult to say who learned the most from a competition that brought together students and event experts: The students who solved a real-life business events challenge or the experienced professionals who got a glimpse into next-gen’s perceptions of the events industry.

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Event Predictions for 2025

From AI to data to video, there’s a lot for event organizers to consider in the coming year — and mdg’s team has some recommendations on what to focus on.

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Planners Respond to Fatal Food Allergy Reaction at an Event

An influencer attendee died at a recent event from an allergic reaction to the food she consumed, serving as a “stark reminder” of event planners’ responsibility to keep attendees safe, according to event professional Shameka Jennings.

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Medical Meetings and the Trump Administration

Donald Trump’s influence on the medical meetings industry will depend on multiple factors, including his policies, public sentiment, and economic priorities. And while some of his high-level health-care administration appointments may not make it through the Senate confirmation process, it behooves medical event organizers to consider — and prepare for — every possibility.

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